| Position Summary |
The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University. It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Organization oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University. Within Financials Services is the Accounts Payable Department (A/P) which has an exciting opportunity for 3 Accountant 2 positions! Accounts Payable is seeking dedicated and dependable individuals to join their team as Accountant 2's. The department is responsible for all University non-payroll, non-financial aid disbursements. These include payments to vendors, employees, and students using purchase orders and Chrome River expense reports. Key Responsibilities: - Perform a variety of accounting tasks, including check runs, direct deposits, and wire transfer research and validation.
- Manage departmental billings, posting, and payment processing to ensure accurate financial records.
- Oversee third-party invoice payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Respond to and resolve financial inquiries from internal teams and external partners.
- Conduct data analysis to support financial decision-making and reporting.
- Prepare month-end reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial statements.
- Review and process routine accounting data, maintaining accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Accounting functions for several departments within UNM Procurement Services, including Purchasing, Accounts Payable, PCard, University Services Business Operations, Records Management, Surplus Property, Mailing, Shipping & Receiving (Main Campus & HSC), CRLS, and the Copy Center.
- Perform other related accounting duties as assigned to support the finance department.
The ideal candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and the flexibility to adapt to shifting daily priorities. Accounts Payable is looking for individuals who work well with others and are eager to learn new skills. The preferred candidates will be self-starters with strong interpersonal abilities, an eye for detail, and the capability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Effective organization, coordination, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities will be key to success in these roles. Why Join Us?
At UNM, you’ll be part of a diverse and vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave. If you’re a dynamic, self-motivated individual, we encourage you to apply and help build the Accounts Payable team success! Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's education, experience, and qualifications. These positions are on-site Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
See the Position Description for additional information.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Preferred Qualifications should be supported in resume: - Current UNM experience is highly preferred
- Experience assisting with payment applications and invoicing
- Experience processing refunds
- Experience with Banner from an accounting perspective
- Experience handling Banner activities including rebuilding/backdating funds, un-applying payments, and setting up agencies in the system
- Experience assisting the Billing/Cash team as necessary regarding deposits, Chrome River approvals, and Effort Certifications
- Effective time management skills to provide multiple ongoing works tasks to meet deadlines is a plus
- Experience communicating effectively at different levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
- Experience and proficiency with MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare reports
- Experience with understanding, and applying University, Federal, State and Agency policies and terms and conditions
- Experience with analysis, reconciliation, and balancing of financial data
- Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions and processing month-end and year-end close process.
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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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